Regular Session of Council

MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF GREENVILLE BOROUGH COUNCIL HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. 1. Call to Order Council President Longiotti called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 2. Invocation: Rev. Tom Ciccarella, New Beginnings Church Flag Salute 3. Roll Call: Pete Longiotti, Council President David Henderson, Vice President Pamela Auchter, Councilor Henry Mueller, Councilor Joanne Price, Councilor Theodore Jones, Councilor - absent Jasson Urey, Councilor - absent Landis Erwin, Jr. Councilor James Ingley, Jr. Councilor Richard H. Miller, Mayor Also present was Joe Joseph, Borough Solicitor and Ryan T. Eggleston, Borough Manager 4. Public Comments/Public Participation Mr. Bryan Oros, St. Paul Homes, expressed his concern over the possibility of the council not renewing the police contract with West Salem Twp. He stated the nursing home depends on the Greenville/West Salem police department and encouraged the council to renew the contract. 5. Approval of Minutes Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Price that the minutes of the September 11, 2007 regular meeting be approved as written. Motion approved. 6. Budget Report Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Mueller to accept the Budget Report – Fund 01 as presented. Motion approved. 7. Mayor’s items Mayor Miller briefly spoke on the “Environmental Remediation at the Trinity sites”. He reviewed the 6 issues the DEP has raised with Trinity Industries. 1  Greenville Borough Council Meeting minutes – October 9, 2007 8. Council reports Councilor Mueller moved, seconded by Councilor Henderson to accept the monthly reports as written. Motion approved. a. Police report for September 2007 b. Fire Chief’s report for September 2007 c. Treasurer’s report for September 2007 The following reports were placed of file: a. Code Enforcement report for September 2007 b. Public Works report for September 2007 c. GALSA meeting report for October 8, 2007 9. Reports from Council Committees  Councilor Henderson reported the committee to raise funds to repair the Memorial Swimming pool is in the beginning stages and hopes the committee’s efforts are successful.  Council President Longiotti handed out his written report from the Mercer County Regional Planning Commission meeting. His report stated the Mercer Co. Commissioners will be developing an ordinance for storm water management and all municipalities will be asked to send a representative to future meetings. Mr. Longiotti reminded the planning commission that Greenville Borough & Hempfield Twp. have a Consistency Review Board and asked they be consulted when necessary. Lastly, President Longiotti said he suggested to the commission that all municipalities include recycling in their solid waste contracts in the future. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Award bid for the sale of borough property After a lengthy discussion beginning with a statement from Mayor Miller, Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Mueller to award the bid for the sale of the borough property located at South Front and South Second Streets, parcel no. 55-056-001- 001-004 to Dale Wilson, Hadley PA in the amount of $8,011.00. A roll call vote was taken. Councilor Auchter No Councilor Henderson Yes Councilor Price Yes Councilor Mueller Yes Council President Longiotti No Motion approved 3-2 2  Greenville Borough Council Meeting minutes – October 9, 2007 11. NEW BUSINESS a. Appointment of Junior Councilor - James Ingley Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Price to appoint Mr. James Ingley as a Junior Councilor. Motion approved. Mayor Miller conducted the swearing in of Mr. Ingley. b. Re-bid for a sewer lateral inspector in the borough Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Auchter to authorize the borough manager to advertise for bids for a sewer lateral inspector in the borough. Motion approved. c. Per Captia Exonerations Councilor Auchter moved, seconded by Councilor Price to approve the request from the Greenville Tax office for permanent exonerations to the Per Capita Duplicate in the amount of $50.00. Motion approved. d. First National Bank’s request for the use of the public parking lot Councilor Price moved, seconded by Councilor Auchter to approve the request from First National Bank for the temporary use of the public parking lot on Shenango Street to house a temporary drive through trailer while the current drive through is undergoing construction. Motion approved. e. HRG Engineering to develop cost estimates Councilor Mueller moved, seconded by Councilor Price to authorize the borough engineers, HRG Engineering, to develop cost estimates for renovating the Greenville Memorial swimming pool OR construct a new swimming pool. Motion approved. f. HRG Engineering to inspect lights Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Auchter to authorize the borough engineers, HRG Engineering, to inspect the lights at “Cooper Field” for repairs. Motion approved. g. Settlement agreement between Tri-County Ind. and Borough of Greenville Councilor Price moved, seconded by Councilor Mueller to approve the settlement agreement between Tri-County Industries and the Borough of Greenville. Motion approved. 3  Greenville Borough Council Meeting minutes – October 9, 2007 h. Renewing the police contract with West Salem Township After a long discussion with comments from Mayor Miller, council members, and members of the police department, Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Auchter to reject the offer dated September 11, 2007 from West Salem Township. Motion approved. Councilor Price moved, seconded by Councilor Auchter to authorize a new offer of a 1 year contract for police services in the amount of $79,905. The term of the contract would be for January 1, 2008 – December 31, 2008. The council requested a sub-committee be formed to study the actual cost of services provided to West Salem by the police department. The committee will include a council member, a West Salem Twp. supervisor, Mayor Miller and Chief Stephens. Motion approved. 12. Council Comments Councilor Price congratulated James Ingley on his appointment as a Junior Councilor. Landis Erwin was also welcomed back as a Junior Councilor. 13. Borough Manager’s Comments No comments 14. Bills for Approval Payroll 113,822.17 Administration/Building 9,273.56 Tax Expense 311.32 Douglas and Joseph 1,250.00 Police Department 12,097.95 Fire Department 11,021.71 Code, Zoning, & COG Department 2,765.96 Sewer Employee Benefits 3,138.40 Streets/Public Works Department 18,965.11 Airport Expenses 422.46 Park Expenses 3,378.68 Bank Payments and Insurances 1,510.60 Non Uniform Pension 2007 MMO 41,720.00 Fire Pension 2007 MMO 44,160.00 Police Pension 2007 MMO 44,386.00 Sewer System Operating Fund 60,642.09 Capital Fund Projects 2,721.32 TOTAL OF ALL DEPARTMENTS $371,587.33 4  Greenville Borough Council Meeting minutes – October 9, 2007 Councilor Henderson moved, seconded by Councilor Mueller that the bills be paid as presented. Motion approved. 15. Adjournment Having no other business before council, Councilor Mueller moved, seconded by Councilor Henderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Motion approved. 16. Press Time Respectfully submitted, Ryan T. Eggleston Borough Secretary Borough of Greenville vh 5